Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC is cheaper by SAR 568 (prices checked 3 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Has built-in gps; the other doesn't
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 568
  • Has cellular (lte/esim); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: built-in gps and cellular (lte/esim) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm46 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDOLED or LCD
  • Built-in GPS

    ✓ YesNo

Specifications side by side

15 of 15 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
SamsungSAR 1,363
Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 1,363
Battery life23 days—
Built-in GPS✓ YesNo
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (lte/esim) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC?

Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in built-in gps between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC?

Garmin Forerunner 965: Yes; Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC?

Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC?

Garmin Forerunner 965: AMOLED; Samsung SM-L500NZWAXAC: OLED or LCD. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.